As of June 2026, High School Teacher has an AI-exposure score of 39/100 (Low exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.

AI Exposure Score for

High School Teacher

39/100
Low exposure
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More exposed than 8% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$65,000.

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How you compare to similar Education roles

High School Teacher (you)
39
Elementary School Teacher
37
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
37
Adapted Physical Education Specialists
41
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
44
Special Education Teachers, Preschool
45
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Your tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable

No automatable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as durable (85%).

Augmentable
  • Prepare lessons and materials
  • Grade assignments and tests
  • Maintain accurate, complete, and correct student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
Durable
  • Assign lessons and correct homework.
  • Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
  • Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
  • Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.
  • Assist students who need extra help, such as by tutoring and preparing and implementing remedial programs.
  • Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate these objectives to students.
  • Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
  • Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
  • Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.
  • Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
  • Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
  • Teach and adapt to students
  • Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
  • Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Mentor and support students
  • Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
  • Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of middle school programs.

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